New fire chief in Carol Stream
Excerpts from DailyHerald.com:
The Carol Stream Fire Protection District board has approved the promotion of Deputy Chief Bob Hoff to chief, following a vote on Monday night. The board is expected to formally sign Hoff’s three-year contract at their meeting on July 11. While the exact terms, including his salary, are still being finalized, the move marks a significant step in Hoff’s career within the district.
Hoff will now lead a fire protection district that operates three stations and employs around 60 sworn personnel. He first joined Carol Stream in 2012, just weeks after leaving his role as the head of the second-largest fire department in the country. At the time, he said he wanted more time with his family, but he was soon offered the position of deputy chief under his longtime friend and former chief, Rick Kolomay.
“The pace here was already set when I arrived, and we’re going to keep it up,†Hoff said shortly after the announcement. “The pride and professionalism this team shows—it feels familiar, like when I was in the city. I love the fire service; it’s my whole life, other than my family.â€
His family has deep roots in the profession—four generations of firefighters, including his son. Hoff often speaks about the legacy that shapes him. In his office, a framed photo of his father, Thomas, a Chicago Fire Department battalion chief who died in a blaze in 1962, hangs on the wall. Hoff was only five years old when his father passed away. Below the photo, a message reads: “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.†His mother, Eleanor, passed away eight years later.
Perry Johnson, a 38-year veteran of the district, was also considered for the top position. At the time of Hoff’s promotion, Johnson transitioned into a newly created civilian role as chief administrative officer. The two have been working together since former Chief Kolomay underwent shoulder surgery, took paid leave, and officially retired on June 1.
In addition to managing daily operations, Hoff and Johnson have been part of the district’s negotiation team during ongoing discussions with the firefighters’ union. A federal mediator is scheduled to meet with both sides later this month. One of the key issues under discussion is pay raises, which Hoff says could bring firefighter salaries in line with those in neighboring departments.
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